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    1. #1
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      Shocks touching lower control arm mount??

      Guys, I'm not a suspension expert but I'm pretty sure the shocks should not be rubbing against the lower control arm mount? Any advice here?

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    2. #2
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      there are 3 glaring things here,
      The shock mounting bolt should position the shock further out.
      Your pinion angle may be to high.
      That aftermarket shock bracket is not properly designed to clear without a lot of shock mount offset.
      https://www.protouringf-body.com "doing what they say can't be done"

    3. #3
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      Quote Originally Posted by 79T/Aman View Post
      there are 3 glaring things here,
      The shock mounting bolt should position the shock further out.
      Your pinion angle may be to high.
      That aftermarket shock bracket is not properly designed to clear without a lot of shock mount offset.
      Thanks for the comments, any suggestions on how to fix the shock mounting bolt or the shock mount offset? The rear is a Quick Performance 9".

    4. #4
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      a longer bolt with a large diameter sleeve to space the shock out and check that your pinion is not pointing up.
      https://www.protouringf-body.com "doing what they say can't be done"

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      Quote Originally Posted by 79T/Aman View Post
      a longer bolt with a large diameter sleeve to space the shock out and check that your pinion is not pointing up.
      Something like this looks like it might work?
      https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Coilo...u=91636010-PLN

    6. #6
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      yes that should do it.
      https://www.protouringf-body.com "doing what they say can't be done"

    7. #7
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      Your shock mounting bolt is wrong it doesn't have a spacer of the appropriate width between between the shock and the mount.
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    8. #8
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      Quote Originally Posted by MonzaRacer View Post
      Your shock mounting bolt is wrong it doesn't have a spacer of the appropriate width between between the shock and the mount.
      Agreed, OP needs something like this


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      Quote Originally Posted by BMR Sales View Post
      Agreed, OP needs something like this

      Thanks guys, I ordered this and it arrived today, will install this weekend and see if it works.Name:  Screenshot_20200416-174513_Samsung Internet.jpg
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